# State Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Program (U60)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-oh-27-050-state-occupational-safety-and-health-surveillance-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363431

> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA plans to offer grants of up to $685,000 (at least $150,000) to state and local governments and tribes. It expects to make about 25 awards worth $40.0 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around October 30, 2026, with applications due around December 30, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-OH-27-050 |
| Agency | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected December 30, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $685,000 |
| Award floor | $150,000 |
| Expected awards | 25 |
| Total funding | $40.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.262 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Bona fide agents applying on behalf of state, territorial, local, and tribal government organizations. Bona fide agents must submit documentation that demonstrates their arrangement with the eligible applicant.

## What the grant funds

NIOSH has provided financial and technical assistance to develop or expand state-level OSH surveillance capacity and infrastructure since the 1970s. From 2021-2026, NIOSH funded cooperative agreements in 23 states under announcement PAR-20-312. These programs varied in scope and focus, each providing a level of occupational health expertise to the public health system in their state. Grantees included 19 state health departments, 2 state Departments of Labor, and 5 formal partnerships between state health departments and universities (bona fide agents). More information about these OSH surveillance programs is available on the NIOSH Extramural Program website. With this funding announcement, NIOSH maintains its priority to develop OSH surveillance capacity within state and jurisdictional public health systems, utilizing public and other data sources such as electronic medical and laboratory reporting, hospital discharge databases, death records, cancer registries, and public health surveys. OSH surveillance, when coupled with other public health surveillance efforts, also provides the opportunity to assess the role of work in the overall health status of the U.S. population. State public health agencies and their partners can link OSH surveillance findings with voluntary interventions, education, and outreach activities. While federal and state regulatory programs establish and enforce health and safety standards, they do not include all workplaces and may have limited jurisdictional authority. Through the application of public health approaches, state OSH surveillance programs can identify new problems, develop tailored interventions, encourage participation, and evaluate impacts with a broader scope and in ways that regulatory counterparts cannot. By working in partnership with NIOSH, these programs help fill critical gaps to protect the health and safety of all working people.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for State Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Program (U60)?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA accepts applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for State Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Program (U60)?

Expected deadline December 30, 2026. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $685,000 each. About $40.0 million in total across about 25 awards.